Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how RealityChek (“RealityChek”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, and similar tools on our website and platforms (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy, except where prohibited by applicable law or where explicit consent is required.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, mobile device, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to enable website functionality, improve performance, enhance user experience, and provide analytics and advertising capabilities.

We may also use similar technologies, including but not limited to web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device fingerprinting (collectively, “Tracking Technologies”).

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, session management, and fraud prevention.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users interact with the Platform, including pages visited, time spent, and errors encountered. This data is used to improve performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as preferences, region, or login details) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track browsing behavior across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Security and Fraud Detection Cookies

RealityChek may deploy specialized cookies and Tracking Technologies to detect anomalous behavior, prevent fraud, and maintain platform integrity. These may include device identification and behavioral analysis mechanisms.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers, partners, and vendors to place cookies on your device for analytics, advertising, infrastructure, and security purposes. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

RealityChek does not control these third-party cookies and disclaims responsibility for their practices. Users should review the respective privacy and cookie policies of such third parties.

Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies and Tracking Technologies may collect information including, but not limited to:

• IP address and approximate location;
• device type, operating system, and browser type;
• browsing behavior and interaction data;
• referring URLs and session identifiers; and
• inferred interests or preferences.

Such data may be combined with other information collected by RealityChek in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law (including but not limited to GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and similar regulations), we rely on:

• your consent for non-essential cookies; and
• legitimate interests for strictly necessary and security-related cookies.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time as described below.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
• Consent Tools: Where available, you may adjust your preferences through our cookie consent banner or settings interface.
• Third-Party Opt-Outs: Certain advertising networks provide mechanisms to opt out of targeted advertising.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality, performance, or security of the Platform.

Data Retention

Cookies may be stored for varying durations:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser;
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Retention periods depend on the purpose of the cookie and applicable legal requirements.

International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not provide equivalent data protection laws. RealityChek implements appropriate safeguards where required by law.

Updates to This Policy

RealityChek reserves the right to update or modify this Cookies Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Platform. Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of Tracking Technologies, please contact us at:

RealityChek
204–252 West Esplanade
North Vancouver, BC V7M 0E9
Canada

Email: legal@realitychek.com